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Los Angeles Producer Wants to Shoot TV Series in Jackson

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 10/26/2009 06:43am

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Los Angeles producer is proposing to shoot a new television series chronicling the lives of young ski bums pursuing their recreational lifestyle in the resort setting of Jackson Hole.

Robert Hickey of Better Wings Entertainment describes the show, called "Epic," as a dramatic comedy with actors and scripted scenes that also incorporates elements of documentary.

Lower Bond Denied for Suspect in Attack on Hikers

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 10/26/2009 06:41am

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A judge has denied a lower bond for a Colorado man accused of attacking and trying to sexually assault two female hikers.

38-year-old James Jud Bondsteel of Loveland is being held in Larimer County jail on $100,000 bond. State District Judge Dave Williams Friday denied his request for a $50,000 surety bond after hearing from the hikers.

Grand Teton National Park Poacher Sentenced

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 10/26/2009 06:39am

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - A Rawlins man has had his hunting privileges revoked for a year, been put on one year of unsupervised probation and fined $1,025 for attempting to kill a large bull elk in Grand Teton National Park.

Mourners Praise Hansen's Personal, Political Merit

By MaryJo Johnson on Sun 10/25/2009 06:28pm

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Family, friends and admirers say goodbye to former Wyoming governor and U.S. Sen. Clifford Hansen by reflecting on his personal and political achievements.

Memorial services for the 26th governor of the State of Wyoming were held Saturday in the state Capitol rotunda and at the Cheyenne
Civic Center. Hansen died Tuesday in Jackson at age 97.

The 1st Annual Pink Link Surpasses Organizers' Expectations

By MaryJo Johnson on Sun 10/25/2009 06:23pm

A blustery morning Saturday greeted the organizers, runners and walkers of the 1st Annual Pink Link at the Whitney Commons. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has more.

"Sheridan is such a giving community!" That statement best sums up how the planners of the 1st Annual Pink Link feel about the fruits of their efforts.

The City Of Sheridan And The Capital Facilities Tax

By Shane Bryant on Sun 10/25/2009 02:38pm

Should the City of Sheridan and Sheridan County defer Capital Facilities Tax payments to the smaller towns for 2 to 3 months? That is this weeks Bank of Sheridan-Sheridan Media Poll question. Towns like Dayton and Ranchester can get a good start up. If this would be approved by the Sheridan City Council, the smaller towns could receive the tax first.

Lander Man Enters Plea In Hatchet Attack

By Ron Richter on Sat 10/24/2009 06:27am

LANDER, (AP) - A Lander man accused of attacking a police officer with a hatchet has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness or deficiency. George A. Dewey Jr. also entered a not guilty plea to various charges that include attempted first-degree murder during his arraignment Thursday in Lander.

Wyoming Mom Accused Of Killing Baby Pleads Not Guilty

By Ron Richter on Sat 10/24/2009 06:26am

LANDER, (AP) - A Riverton mother accused of strangling her newborn has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness or deficiency. Lorene Quist Gines is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly strangling her baby with a string shortly after giving birth Sept. 8. Gines entered her plea in Ninth District Court in Lander on Thursday.

Wyoming Lawmakers Hosting Neighbors For Western States Energy Symposium

By Ron Richter on Sat 10/24/2009 06:23am

CHEYENNE, (AP) - Lawmakers in the Cowboy State have invited their neighbors to parley on energy issues, and they're putting up more than $400,000 to pick up the tab. Lawmakers from around the West are set to gather in the resort town of Jackson for the three-day Western States Energy and Environment Symposium starting Sunday.

New Event Added To Sheridan WYO Rodeo For 2010

By Kurt Layher on Sat 10/24/2009 04:33am

The Sheridan WYO Rodeo board announced yesterday, they will be adding a new event to the Rodeo Week celebration next year. The 4th annual Chris LeDoux Spurs and Spikes Memorial Golf Tournament will take place July 9th and 10th at the Powder Horn.